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Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker | 
 enlarge | Brand: HWI
List Price: $299.99
Buy Used: $100.00
You Save: $199.99 (67%)
Rating:  116 reviews
Color: Brushed Stainless
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16
Dimensions (in): 12 x 12 x 15
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MPN: ESP8XL
Model: ESP8XL
UPC: 021614034274
EAN: 0021614034274
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| Features:
| • | Stainless-steel espresso machine with 15-bar Thermoblock pump | | • | Dual-wall filter system for excellent crema; froth enhancer; cup-warming plate | | • | Large, easy-fill 1-2/7-quart water tank; external water window indicates when tank is low | | • | Removable drip tray and grid; stainless-steel espresso cup set and frothing jug included | | • | Measures 9 by 9 by 12 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Breville Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Cappuccino Maker ESP8XL is for the style conscious coffee lover...with a dual wall crema system for a perfect espresso every time. You enjoy delicious espresso but. Let's face it, you really don't want the hassle. Breville Cafe Roma looks great and performs beautifully and easily. An extra large 1.2 liter water tank is ideal for entertaining friends and family. Breville has been a European leader in small appliances for over 50 years with meticulous precision, styling, and dependability. The ESP8XL carries this tradition to you. Espresso or Cappuccino anyone? Three stainless steel filters (single shot, 7g; double shot, 14g; and pod) incorporate Breville's unique dual-wall crema technology Unit Dimensions 8.5? x 9.5? x 11.82?; Weight 13.2 lbs.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Love my Cafe Roma!!! October 5, 2008
E. A. Ortiz
I bought this machine 1 year ago, I use it every day and my coffee is flawless every time. Once a month, I let the filter sit in vinegar, wash it with soap and water to prevent clogging and off we go again. I have read some of the bad reviews and never experienced the problems reported. I highly recommend it, it is easy to use, at a good price and reliable.
Tina September 30, 2008
Wei-ting Hsu (USA)
This Expresso Maker is so good. It is not too big, good for just persional use. Easy to clearn. Pretty good!
Nothing can September 19, 2008
Kyle J. Andrus
Beat this product considering it's low cost. It produces a good cup of espresso and is easy enough to clean. We bought one of these for the office and we're lovin it. We haven't had any problems with grinds getting stuck in the filter like other people keep bringing up. In fact I was thinking of buying another one for my house.
What's Not To Like? August 27, 2008
David L. Miller
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had my Breville ESP8XL since Christmas 2007. I make espresso quite regularly, although I have stopped making it every day. Any time I got a bad cup it was because of something I did wrong. It takes a little time to learn how to make espresso so if you're getting bad espresso look around on the internet for some advice or talk to someone who knows how to make it.
I have never had anything clog that I have made sure to keep clean. Good coffee, good espresso, REQUIRES you keep everything clean! Clean everything within minutes after drinking your espresso. Don't forget the part (hey, I'm not a technician) where the water sprays out. Occasionally grinds will find their way up there and if you let them accumulate you'll have rotten espresso.
I've read reviews that say their filters get clogged. Someone mentioned that their grind might be too small. Makes sense. I use a Breville conical burr grinder, and since the espresso machine is also a Breville, the espresso grind should be right for this machine. I've never had a clogging problem.
Preheat everything before you make your espresso.
I like the looks of the machine, it is easy to clean. I have made lattes for family members, but since I don't corrupt my coffee with additives I don't know how good they were. The recipients claimed they enjoyed what they drank.
Well worth the money as far as I'm concerned.
Gets the Job Done July 22, 2008
kaden22 (Annapolis, MD USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had this machine since the Independence Day weekend. This is my second espresso machine. I bought a Bialetti stovetop cappuccino maker a few months ago. I loved that the Bialetti frothed the milk and brewed the espresso at the same time, and how pretty it was to look at, but I quickly grew tired of its temperamental performance and the painstaking effort required to clean it.
However, I am very much enjoying this Breville machine. I love the small form factor. So many espresso machines have these huge tanks and they take up so much space! With only limited counter space and no need to make espresso for more than 2 to 4 people at any one time, the 40 oz tank is the right size. I am relatively new at the espresso game, so I am quite pleased with how consistently well the espresso is brewed. I see crema every time! The double walled filter and the springloaded filter holder work extremely well. The espresso is made within a few seconds of turning that dial to the "coffee cup." The frothing attachment heats the milk pretty quickly and the warming tray on top of the machine is very convenient.
Frothing, on the other hand, is not as problem-free. Breville upgraded the frother on this model (thanks, Breville) so that it swivels and the rubber tip was eliminated. However, frothing is still inconsistent, at best. One time, milk blew out of the jug all over the place as I was trying to froth. More than once, the milk didn't froth sufficiently. Just not enough foam. I sure am getting some great lattes, though. If anything cries out for additional improvement on this machine, the frothing attachment is it.
On the other hand, cleanup is a snap (especially compared to the Bialetti). The stainless steel espresso cups and filters come clean in seconds. Running a little heated water through the machine cleans it. And while milk solids on the frothing wand can be difficult to clean, here's what I swear by - a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! It gets rid of those milk solids in a flash - no matter how encrusted. I also appreciate the consistent temperatures for espresso maintained by this machine. With the Bialetti, the cappuccino was always lukewarm. With the Breville, my coffee drinks are the perfect temperature.
Bottom line, this machine is a great buy for the price. If you want an espresso machine that will produce excellent espresso and you don't want to spend $300 to $3,000, then this is the machine for you. This machine isn't perfect, so cappuccinos and lattes could be inconsistent due to the frothing attachment (and it would also be nice if there was enough vertical clearance under the filter holder to fit mugs) but it comes pretty darn close. I haven't been near a designer coffee shop since I bought my Breville!
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